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It’s Just Paint! How to Change Up Any Space With a Coat of Paint.

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Home Builder with N.J.W. Construction Inc

Not only are we your Columbus Ohio contractors, but we also serve as your design specialist and idea creators! Although we specialize in home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, room additions and more- we also know sometimes a full remodel isn’t in the budget.

If you are ready for a big change but your pocket book isn’t quite ready, a great way to really alter a space is to PAINT. Paint can be a great temporary fix for a quick change to a space.  Besides, as we say it is just paint! The best part about paint is that it can be changed multiple times to your liking. We have seen people’s design aesthetics change over the years, and with that so do their paint colors.

Nothing creates more immediate impact than a fresh coat of paint and paint is one of the best low cost options when infusing style in a living space! By simply changing your wall, ceiling or trim color, rooms can go from boring to bright in just a matter of hours. Not many home improvement products can provide as much punch for the dollar.  Don’t be afraid to find some colors that truly speak to who you are, especially if you are the one enjoying the space. We have found that when people select colors that they enjoy, their space becomes comfortable and more like home to them. 

When doing a home remodeling project, NJW recommends thinking outside of the box a bit and not only think about painting the walls but maybe instead think about changing the color of the moldings in the room. You should tape off the adjacent walls with painters' tape  to keep the new trim color off the walls. By painting the door frames, baseboards, and window moldings, you'll see an immediate change and a fresh new look!

Another trick your preferred home improvement company has learned through experience is that you can create interest in any room by painting the ceiling with an accent color or using a glossy paint finish. The eye is drawn up, the room feels larger, and lighting reflects off the color or gloss.

Think about what sort of change you'd like to make in your room, pick a project, and get to work. You'll be glad you did, and remember it’s just paint!

Contact us today!  We look forward to helping your family build a better home.  We currently build in Westerville, Worthington, Whitehall, Upper Arlington, Powell, Pickerington, New Albany, Lancaster, Hilliard, Gahanna, Dublin, Bexley, Columbus and all of Central Ohio. 

Comments (33)

Kelly Young
The Platinum Group Realtors - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126

Joel, paint makes a huge difference for houses in how they feel and how they show. Great ideas for the added on items: crown moulding, ceiling color, etc.  You are definitely right about this.

Nov 20, 2013 11:26 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

This is so ture.  A homeowner with a limited budget should seriously consider this suggestion!

Nothing creates more immediate impact than a fresh coat of paint and paint is one of the best low cost options - 

Nov 20, 2013 11:33 AM
Gerard Gilbers
Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC
Your Marketing Master

There are so many changes to an area that can be made with some paint. Great post.

Nov 20, 2013 02:06 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Joel, you are right - think beyond the obvious and paint trims etc.

I guess, painting is one of the best return on investment while selling the home.

Nov 20, 2013 02:11 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

A very articulate and right on post Joel!  Paint is a big deal, and sometimes turns people on or off during home inspections.  But, as you say, it's just paint!

I painted the ceiling in our sun room (peaked cathedral ceiling) a very light blue.  I think it looks great!

Nov 20, 2013 05:25 PM
N. Joel Walter
N.J.W. Construction Inc - Lancaster, OH
Cr (Certified Remodeler)

FYI - Did you know if you paint a porch ceiling sky blue that it will not attract bugs and stay cleaner than a white ceiling on the outside.  This practice never took off but a test was done in South Carolina and it saved clean up or always having that dirty exterior ceiling!  Another intresting paint fact.      

Nov 20, 2013 08:59 PM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Joel,

 

Great advice and one of the most cost effective ways to brighten a room and change the feel of a home.

Nov 20, 2013 09:26 PM
Collette Sarmento
Cameron Real Estate Group - Wakefield, MA
781*258*9718--Your Agent For Life

Great information, thank you for the post and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 20, 2013 09:38 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Painting is a simple fix.  The key is having buyers who can look beyond the mauve and see the potential!

Nov 20, 2013 09:49 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Joel,

Sometimes all it takes is a coat of paint to sell a home. Never know what the buyers want.

Have a good day in Lancaster, Ohio.

Best, Clint McKie

Nov 20, 2013 09:54 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Preparing to paint is the hassle but the actual painting is a breeze and the results are significant..Yes to this post

Nov 20, 2013 10:07 PM
Rafi Footerman
Mid Jersey Inspections - Edison, NJ
Home Inspector, Mold Inspector, Radon and More!

I justinspected a house yesterday and the beautiful paint job throughout really helped sell the house (8 offers!).

Nov 20, 2013 10:09 PM
Travis "the SOLD man" Parker; Broker/Owner
Travis Realty - Enterprise, AL
email: Travis@theSOLDman.me / cell: 334-494-7846

Glossy paint on the ceiling to make it feel larger....interesting. Makes sense, so THANKS!

Nov 21, 2013 01:13 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

We have a lot of stucco homes around here.  The better ones have a fake, brick, rock or wood facade in the front.  I tell people if you paint the trim and maybe the door, then just power wash the rest of it, it looks like a completely new paint job.

Nov 21, 2013 02:11 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I'm a huge believer in paint! I love to change my space with paint! 

Nov 21, 2013 03:24 AM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team
We agree Joel, just a little paint touch up sometimes can really change a person's perception.
Nov 21, 2013 07:10 AM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Reading your post just inspired me to change my office colors and scrape my ceiling. After the holidays, I will start my project to get more excitement from my office. Now, I just have to select the colors to raise my excitement level, don't I?

Nov 21, 2013 08:19 AM
N. Joel Walter
N.J.W. Construction Inc - Lancaster, OH
Cr (Certified Remodeler)

Kimo  -  Enjoy the process it can be fun and inspiring!

Nov 21, 2013 09:33 PM
Nora Sims
Northern Shadows Realty, Inc. - Sedona, AZ
helping folks like you since 1978!

Great reminder, Joel! Thanks.

 

Nov 26, 2013 05:49 AM
Randy Shamburger
Movement Mortgage - Greenville, SC
FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert

This is good stuff, thanks!

Nov 27, 2013 09:59 PM